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Remote Bürokaufmann/ Bürokauffrau für die Digital Euro Association gesucht (20h/Woche)

Remote Bürokaufmann/ Bürokauffrau für die Digital Euro Association gesucht (20h/Woche)

Stellenbeschreibung Wir stellen ein! Die Digital Euro Association (DEA) bietet ab September/oktober 2023 eine 50%-Stelle als Bürokaufmann/ Bürokauffrau (20h/Woche). Wir suchen Unterstützung bei den administrativen Aufgaben für die wichtigsten Aufgaben der DEA: (1) Weiterbildung, (2) A …

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DEA and Hellenic Association of Treasurers Join Forces

DEA and Hellenic Association of Treasurers Join Forces

The Digital Euro Association (DEA) is proud to unveil a strategic partnership with the Hellenic Association of Treasurers (HAT), a distinguished organization representing Treasury and Finance professionals across Greece and abroad. This alliance between the DEA and HAT aims to foster …

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Lessons from the first implemented CBDC: the Sand dollar

Lessons from the first implemented CBDC: the Sand dollar

Many central banks are exploring and experimenting with some form of central bank digital currency. The Bahamian Sand dollar was the first fully implemented digital currency in 2020. In this article, we discuss what lessons can be learned from the implementation of digital currency in …

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Digital euro - What can we expect in the legislative framework?

Digital euro - What can we expect in the legislative framework?

On the 28 June 2023 the EU Commission will release a bumper package of legislative proposals impacting financial services - PSD3, open finance and a legislative proposal for a digital euro. The Digital Euro proposal was expected in late May 2023 but is now expected to be published alo …

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How China’s digital yuan can chip away at the US dollar’s dominance

How China’s digital yuan can chip away at the US dollar’s dominance

China’s growing clout makes the Belt and Road Initiative and RCEP trade bloc ideal platforms to push for yuan internationalisation, aided by Hong Kong’s financial centre strengths

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The Digital Euro Association e.V.’s General Assembly 2023

The Digital Euro Association e.V.’s General Assembly 2023

A recap of the most important resolutions and milestones of 2022 On May 16, 2023, the DEA’s 2023 general assembly took place joined by eligible members and the executive board. The DEA’s active and supporting members joined to pass resolutions, recap the milestones of 2022 and discuss …

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On The Demand For A Digital Euro

On The Demand For A Digital Euro

The rapid technological evolution and the ongoing digital revolution are inspiring global interest in Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which are projected to redefine the landscape of international finance. Among the global players, the European Central Bank (ECB) is actively …

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Think Twice Before Introducing a Holding Limit for the Digital Euro

Think Twice Before Introducing a Holding Limit for the Digital Euro

The ECB's Proposal for a Digital Euro Holding Limit In October 2020, the European Central Bank (ECB) released a Report on a digital euro outlining the principles and requirements for a potential digital euro. One key requirement is that the digital euro should be limited to a means of …

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A look back at the 2023 DEA Thesis Awards Ceremony

A look back at the 2023 DEA Thesis Awards Ceremony

What an incredible evening it was at the 2023 DEA Thesis Awards Ceremony! We gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking research of academics who are shaping the future of digital currencies. With a range of compelling theses, our finalists presented pioneering insights into central ban …

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The Political Ambition and Economic Reality of the (Digital) Euro

The Political Ambition and Economic Reality of the (Digital) Euro

States can use international monetary systems – and the leading role of their national currencies – as an instrument of power (Kirshner 1995). Since no global currency as yet exists, international trade, transnational investments and cross-border payments require the intermediation of …

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